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Continue reading to learn more about how to stay healthy while thinking of “Beachtime.”\u00a0 Keep those kids warm and healthy this holiday seasons with the tips below:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Winter \u2013 Get Ready For Some BEACHTIME!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n By Dr. Margaret Lewin \u2013 Medical Director, Cinergy Health (<\/strong>www.cinergyhealth.com<\/strong><\/a>) <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0As the weather gets colder, the snow shovel\u2019s at the front door, you can\u2019t find warm enough gloves, and the car\u2019s heater takes forever to warm up, your vacation thoughts just might be going south to some sun and surf.\u00a0 The following are a few tips for enjoying some healthy<\/em> B.E.A.C.H.T.I.M.E.<\/span>!<\/p>\n B<\/span><\/strong>e sure to use sunscreen whenever you\u2019re outdoors<\/span> and cover up during the sunniest part of the day.\u00a0 Not only is sun exposure a risk for skin cancers in the long term, but it\u2019s a major cause of pre-mature wrinkling in the shorter term.\u00a0 (Just take a look at the unprotected middle-aged faces sharing the sun with you \u2013they\u2019re probably at least 10 years younger than you\u2019d predict by looking at their skin.)<\/p>\n E<\/span><\/strong>at healthily<\/span>.\u00a0 One of the great attractions of travel is eating all those wonderful new foods, tastefully prepared by someone other than yourself.\u00a0 You really can eat healthily without feeling deprived by following a few simple rules.<\/p>\n A<\/span><\/strong>lways wash your hands<\/span> carefully before eating and before touching your face.\u00a0 There is only one way to catch a cold or the flu: by getting the virus directly from an ill person\u2019s sneezing or coughing directly at you, or by his coughing into his hand then touching a doorknob or banister which you yourself touch, picking up the virus.\u00a0 Once you touch your face or food with that hand, you\u2019re well on your way to spending part of your long-awaited vacation huddled under the covers alone except for some aspirin and a cup of lukewarm chicken soup.<\/p>\n C<\/span><\/strong>heck the weather reports<\/span> for your destination, so that you take proper layers of clothing in case of inclement weather.<\/p>\n H<\/span><\/strong>ave all your medications in your carry-on luggage<\/span> to prevent missing doses if there are unexpected delays or your checked luggage gets lost.<\/p>\n T<\/span><\/strong>ake with you a list of all your medications<\/span> (and their doses) and any allergies; and put the list – together with your doctor\u2019s business card – in your wallet\u2026 just in case.<\/p>\n I<\/span><\/strong>nspect your health insurance policy<\/span> before you leave, making sure that you\u2019re covered during your trip.\u00a0 If not, take a look at such internet sites as http:\/\/www.insuremytrip.com<\/a>\/ to find inexpensive travel health and accident coverage.<\/p>\n M<\/span><\/strong>ake sure to get your flu shot(s)<\/span> at least two weeks before your travel, so it has time to rev up your immune system for your trip.<\/p>\n E<\/span><\/strong>xpect delays<\/span> during your travel, and take healthy snacks with you so you\u2019re not dependent on the unhealthy (and expensive) fast foods available when winter weather slows air and ground traffic.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0So enjoy the sun, enjoy the water, enjoy the food, and have a wonderful, healthy<\/em> T.I.M.E. at the B.E.A.C.H.!<\/div>\n Post from: Blisstree<\/a><\/p>\n\n